Mirroring the composer's own inner turmoil, Franz Schubert’s stirring String Quartet No. 14, “Death and the Maiden” has long captured the imagination of listeners with its thrilling climaxes, tortured freneticism and darkly romantic source material.   In an expanded setting for chamber orchestra arranged by the formidable Gustav Mahler, this seminal work leads a program […]

The Learning Game Playground is a one-day festival where learning looks like play. Spend the day doing, not just listening. • Play learning games of all kinds• Join a designer and try their game, or borrow one and play at your own table• Drop into short, practical talks throughout the day• Explore stalls, meet creators, […]

Australia's best magicians have taken over a 30 seat theatre in Northcote. Every Tuesday night, they use it to try things nobody has seen before. That is the entire idea behind The Magic Experiments. Brand new material, performed live, months before it reaches a festival stage or a television screen. If you have ever wanted […]

Australians will have the chance to ‘’pay it forward’’ next Wednesday, September 2 when Lort Smith’s Pet Care Crisis Appeal goes live at 9am. As living costs continue to rise, more people are struggling to make ends meet. In the most extreme cases, people face the harrowing decision between putting food on their family's plate, […]

Everyone is welcome to attend these lectures - bring an open mind, a curious intellect and look forward to a stimulating and entertaining evening exploring some of the core principles of the Buddhist path. After the initial presentation, there will be a period of questions and answers, and then a chance to continue the discussions […]